Memory Eternal: + Archpriest Joseph Chupeck

[Bornxville, NY] - Deepest sympathy is expressed to Matushka Ellen Chupeck, and children Gabriel, Zoe and Emily, and all their family; to the Brotherhood of Diocesan Clergy; and to all our Diocesan Family on the falling asleep in the Lord of the newly-departed and ever-to-be-remembered servant of God, the + Archpriest Joseph Chupeck, who reposed in the hospital on Wednesday evening, October 2.

Following is the schedule of services for the newly-departed + Archpriest Joseph Chupeck.

Services will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Orthodox Church,
102 NJ-284, Wantage, NJ 07461.
(Sussex may appear instead of Wantage on your GPS. Either town name is correct.)

Wednesday, October 9

5:00 – 7:00 PM Viewing

7:00 PM Burial Service for a Priest

Thursday, October 10

9:00 AM Divine Liturgy

Interment to follow Thursday afternoon, at St. Tikhon’s Monastery Cemetery

 

Grant rest eternal in blessed repose with the Saints, O Lord, to the soul of Thy newly-departed servant, the ever-to-be-remembered + Archpriest Joseph, who has fallen asleep in the Lord, and may his memory be eternal! "Vechnaya Pamyat!"

OBITUARY FOR ARCHPRIEST JOSEPH T. CHUPECK

Source: Pinkel Funeral Home

The Very Rev. Archpriest Joseph T. Chupeck fell asleep in the Lord, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, after a long illness. Born in Simpson, Pennsylvania, on April 26, 1948, Father Joseph was raised in a devout Orthodox Christian home, the son of John and Mary Chupeck. Both he and his brother John were called to serve the Church as priests. He graduated from St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in May of 1969, and later attended Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He married Ellen Holowatch on September 3, 1972. Father was the first priest ordained to the Holy Priesthood by the newly consecrated Bishop Herman on February 10, 1973. Father Joseph then served the Orthodox Church in America faithfully for fifty-one years, serving parishes in Wilmington (Delaware), Elmira (New York), and Alpha (New Jersey). During his ministry, he also served as a VA Chaplain in New York. In retirement, he was attached to Holy Spirit Orthodox Church in Wantage (New Jersey).

Father Joseph is remembered for his loving, but direct manner, and his ability to teach the faith that had a deep impact on the people he served. He is credited for helping churches that were in decline to change direction towards vitality and health, and even building new church buildings in Wilmington and Elmira.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mat. Ellen Chupeck (nee Holowatch); son, Gabriel; granddaughters, Zoe and Emily; and his sisters, Pauline Somple, Dorothy Kantor and Matushka Irene Govrusik. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rachael in 2011.

Father Joseph loved woodworking, fishing, gardening, and especially serving at the Holy Altar. Services for Fr. Joseph will be offered at Holy Spirit Orthodox Church, 102 Route 284, Wantage, NJ on Wednesday, October 9 with a viewing from 5:00-7:00pm and the Funeral of a Priest at 7:00 p.m.. On Thursday, October 10, the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at Holy Spirit at 9:00 a.m. with His Eminence, Archbishop Michael presiding. Burial will follow at St. Tikhon’s Monastery in South Canaan, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for Holy Spirit Orthodox Church, 102 Route 284, Wantage, NJ 07461.

May the Lord receive the soul of His faithful servant, the Archpriest Joseph, and grant him rest with the saints where there is neither sickness, nor sorrow, nor sighing, but life everlasting. May his memory be eternal!

Funeral services have been entrusted to Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Archpriest Jospeh T. Chupeck please visit our Sympathy Store.

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